"Looking back at my columns from this time last year, they were all about the upcoming election. Like many others, I was busy warning readers about the looming threat of Project 2025, and the people behind the scenes who were envisioning a total makeover of our government and way of life. Their plans were so draconian, so anti-democratic, that it was impossible to believe anyone would vote for such ideas. And yet they did."
"Each day they become bolder and more transparent, their naked greed and unbridled ambition more obvious. And, worst of all, is their absolute hatred of anyone and anything that doesn't fit into their extremely narrow world view. The most vile, uncivil forms of bigotry, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and misogyny are on full, unapologetic display. We are living in Bizarro World, where incompetent ideologues and sycophants are elevated to positions of power in government agencies, wreaking havoc and chaos at every turn."
Project 2025 is fully implemented and has dramatically altered the country's government and social landscape since Inauguration Day in January. Policies are described as draconian and anti-democratic, with leaders increasingly bold, transparent about their ambitions, and exhibiting hatred toward those outside a narrow worldview. Bigotry, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and misogyny are openly displayed. Incompetent ideologues and sycophants occupy government positions, causing chaos and damaging public health and medical research infrastructure, endangering lives domestically and internationally. Simultaneously, signs of resistance persist, including public protests, journalists' solidarity actions, and community demonstrations that are making a difference.
Read at San Francisco Bay Times
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